Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rick’s name may be designated to Iowa River Hospice. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his children, Joel (Amanda) Thill, Jesse (Amanda) Thill, Stefanie Thill and Heather Skinner; his grandchildren, Eve, Em and Averie Thill, Abby Snyder and Tyler Thill; his siblings, Cyril (Joy) Thill, Nancy Nofsger, Mary (Roger) Newland, Elizabeth “Beth” (Jim) Carlson, Janet Thill, Mark (Yang) Thill, Dee (Kent) Stern and Becky (David) Deemer; alongside numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.